The HEALTH | November-December . 2024

Eye health event promotes wellness

The initiative aimed to raise awareness about eye health while providing free screenings to employees using cutting-edge AI-powered instruments . The event attracted a total of 90 registered participants , with an additional 16 walk-ins , culminating in 86 individuals screened throughout the day .

The event was marked by engaging programmes that included an opening speech by J & J Vision Care Business Unit Lead Goh Kok How and a keynote address delivered virtually by Moi Yuan from the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness ( IAPB ) in Korea .

Goh emphasised the importance of eye health in a work environment where clear vision was essential for productivity and safety , adding that regular eye check-ups can prevent potential issues from becoming serious problems .

“ The health and well-being of its employees is J & J ’ s credo . In that respect , we take pride in hosting this event ,” said Goh .

“ We want to also introduce Airdoc Technology , an AI-powered retinal camera and the value of the service this provides . This advanced technology , typically valued at RM120 , is offered free of charge to all J & J employees .

“ We encourage all employees to take full advantage of this opportunity to have their eyes checked .”

Participants were educated about various eye health issues through a professional development session titled “ Eye Care 101 ,” presented by J & J Vision

Care Professional Education Specialist Uma Mageswari Batumalai .

Additionally , an HR session highlighted the eye care benefits available to employees , emphasising the importance of regular eye examinations .

AI DIAGNOSIS

The screening process was comprehensive , featuring preliminary checks , refraction measurements , intraocular pressure assessments , dry eye evaluations , and retinal imaging with AI diagnosis . This thorough approach underscored the event ’ s commitment to promoting eye health awareness .

Adding an element of fun , the event included an entertainment corner with a game booth focusing on eye-hand coordination and a donation booth for the “ Sight For Kids ” initiative .

Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive , with an impressive average rating of 4.71 out of 5 . Attendees

expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to learn about eye health and the resources available to them , highlighting the event ’ s significant impact on raising awareness within the employee community .

Looking ahead , J & J Vision Care are eager to build on this momentum . Plans for future eye health events are already underway , driven by the high interest and positive feedback received . There is also a commitment to exploring additional partnerships to enhance educational resources and support for employees .

Meanwhile , Yuan said IAPB and organisations like them were working hard to make vision screening accessible , but it was a collective effort .

This year , IAPB has shifted its focus to children and eye health . The goal is to emphasise the importance of early detection and care for young eyes .

“ As we continue into this year , the message remains clear : we must take care of our eyes not just at home but in every aspect of our daily lives , especially in the workplace ,” said Yuan .

“ Good vision is essential for children ’ s education , development , and overall well-being . Vision problems can hinder a child ’ s ability to learn , play , and interact with others .

Early detection of issues like refractive errors , amblyopia ( lazy eye ), and other preventable causes of vision impairment is crucial to ensuring that children can grow and thrive .”

By raising awareness around children ’ s eye health , IAPB aims to create a future where all children have the vision they need to succeed .

Yuan encouraged everyone to take part in this effort , whether by supporting vision screenings in schools , promoting eye health education for parents , or simply raising awareness within the communities . – The HEALTH